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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 235,531.42, 352,852.09 and 139,181.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 235,531.42, 352,852.09 and 139,181.23 is: 208,508.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    235,531.42 : 352,852.09 = 139,181.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    235,531.42/352,852.09 = 139,181.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    235,531.42x = 352,852.09 × 139,181.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    235,531.42x = 49,110,387,894.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,110,387,894.27/235,531.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208,508.86

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